Project Manager, Store Construction

Adecco Creative is partnering with a luxury NYC fashion brand to recruit for a Project Manager, Store Planning & Construction role. This position will be ongoing contract and hybrid in NYC. Travel is required.

Project Manager, Store Planning & Construction

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Store Planning & Construction to:

• Ownership and Management of each project until complete
• Attend landlord meetings in order to fully understand site conditions, fit-out requirements, local codes, building conditions, timelines, approvals, etc.
• Develop critical path and timeline for each project with Microsoft Project
• Forecast, track and manage budget (targeting coming in under budget)
• Exercise project tendering/bidding process from various contractors/vendors
• Manage millwork and construction material orders/deliveries in conjunction with Production team
• Negotiate with each vendor/contractor to meet financial goals
• Coordinate with architects/contractors to execute store design from NY
• Review construction fit-out drawings & fixture shop drawings from contractor/vendors
• Produce weekly status report on all projects, track all project stages from landlord s feedback, design development, material orders, vendors/contractors progress
• Provide site inspections for ongoing projects, produce punch lists both during and at the time of completion of each project, produce Post Occupancy Evaluation.
• Conclude budgetary close-out of projects within acceptable time-frames
• Execution and follow-up on all construction/manufacturing warranties
• Assist Store Operations in small maintenance projects, and provide technical support
• Develop and maintain historical construction cost data specific to region
• Work on ad-hoc projects as and when needed

The accomplished individual will possess:

• Bachelor s Degree or equivalent
• 3-5+ years experience in the field of interior design and fit-out management (retail projects/store opening experience is a must ), retail fixture development, architecture and building/construction
• Require extensive knowledge on CAD, Photoshop, Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Able to travel frequently to project sites
• Highly organized, analytical and decisive
• Strong communication and prioritization skills
• Strategic Thinking, Influence, & Entrepreneurship
• Initiative & Getting Things Done
• Analysis, Decision Making & Problem Solving
• Adaptability & Flexibility – with strong ability to multi-task
• Teamwork & Team Leadership (ability to work independently as well as part of a team)
• Strong code of ethics and focus on brand integrity
• Own self-development
• Supporting a positive team environment